§ Mr. Chaterasked the Minister of Health whether he is aware of the delay which is taking place in the re-issue of civil pension books, and whether he can give an assurance that such delay will be at once remedied?
§ Mr. ElliotIf the hon. Member is referring to the renewal of pension order books for widows' and old age pensions, I regret to say that the recent removal from London of the staff dealing with the work has resulted in some temporary disorganisation and delay, but the position is rapidly being restored to the normal. In some cases delay has been due to pensioners having failed to notify a change of address.